It all started like most of Shaq’s wild bets do: playful smack talk, a wild wager, and an oversized dose of confidence. But this time, the stakes weren’t your usual dinner tab or a goofy haircut. Nope. This one involved a private jet worth more than most NBA role players’ salaries. Shaq, ever the showman, didn’t hesitate. The man threw his $27 million Bombardier Challenger 650 on the line, and well, things went sideways.
If you were paying attention during the Knicks and Pacers showdown, you might’ve felt that tension in the air. Fans were hyped, analysts were divided, and Shaq? He had his heart set on the Knicks pulling through. Big mistake. His opponent in this high-stakes prediction war? None other than Bronx rapper Peter Gunz. Turns out, Gunz wasn’t just talking. He was right. And Shaq? He ended up jetless… for a week, at least.
“Believe it or not, New York, I wanted the New York Knicks to win,” Shaq admitted in a video posted by @petergunz174 on Instagram. “Peter Gunz said they were not going to win. We had a bet. He gets the jet for a week. Woo! All expensive things. Woo!” The rapper added his own flex in the caption: “I didn’t have a good feeling about the Knicks against the Pacers and it paid off. The jet is mine for a week. Where do I go? Who do I bring? 2nd week of August!! @shaq” No cap, no backtracking, just cold hard receipts.
Now, let’s pause and talk about that jet for a second. This isn’t your average luxury toy. We’re talking a $27 million flying mansion. Shaq’s Bombardier Challenger 650 is decked out with cream leather interiors, high-gloss wood finishes, and enough room to seat 12 people comfortably. And of course, the custom “Dunkman” logo slapped across the tail like a crown. It’s not just a jet, it’s a whole lifestyle statement. He bought it in 2023, and it’s become the crown jewel of his empire, which, by the way, spans pizza chains, sneaker brands, car washes, and a full-time gig on TNT pulling in $15 million annually. The big fella lives big, but this one’s gotta sting.
This wasn’t Shaq’s first dance with betting misfires either. He’s lost $100,000 to Angel Reese, got styled with baby hairs after a Candace Parker L, and even wolfed down frog legs post a college football flop. But losing access to your own jet? That’s a new level of ouch. Especially when it stems from overestimating Jalen Brunson and the Knicks during their Eastern Conference Finals clash with Indiana. Shaq had confidently declared “the Knicks own the Pacers” after a strong showing. But it backfired. New York fell short, and Peter Gunz flew right into victory mode.
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